Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Wagener Home
On Wednesday the 20th the Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Arno Wagener’s home. A brief business session preceded a Bible lesson by Mrs Fuller. Members and visitors enjoyed a two course luncheon. Officers elected for the new year include Pres Mrs Habermacher and others. A meeting is planned for February 24 at Mrs Rudy Valenta’s home. Reporter.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Arno Wagener
Fuller
Habermacher
Wm. Wendtland
Rudy Valenta
B. Welhausen
Ed Thulemeyer
Treas
Grocery Ad From Wendtland and Novak
Local merchants Wendtland and Novak advertise a general merchandise sale offering poultry and meat products. They seek eggs bacon lard and sausage at high market prices and promote a wide selection of groceries at special low prices.
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Wendtland & Novak
Twentieth Century Club Meeting Notes and Lessons
The Twenty Century Club met at Mrs. E. G. Burke's home with twenty members and guests. Minutes were approved, absentees excused, treasurer's report heard, and the Gods of Earth lesson led by Elsie Dziewas on Ceres. Mrs. Thulemeyer presented The Marriage of Bacchus and Ariadne, while Mrs. Peck Welhausen read Pan Teaching a Boy and Echo Nymphs. The group adjourned to meet Mrs. E. C Wolters on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty Century Club
E. G. Burke
Mesdames John Hollmann
Chas. Sandford
Mildred Getchelle
Earth
Ceres
Elsie Dziewas
Bacchus
Ariadne” Tintoretto
S. A. Thulemeyer
Pan
Scopas
Echo
Peck Welhausen
E. C Wolters
J C Blohm and Son Sale Promises Plenty on Shelves
When you make out your shopping list come to us first. You may yet find all your wants on our shelves during the J C Blohm and Son sale.
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J. C. Blohm & Son Sale
Cancellation of S P Trains To Be Granted
Austin Texas The Railroad Commission heard L H Cecil assistant to the President of Texas Southern Pacific Lines in support of an application to cancel trains 53 and 54 on the S A and P between Waco and Rockdale and to rearrange the schedule of Nos 51 and 52 between Waco and Yoakum to accord more convenient service Chambers of commerce at the towns affected gave their approval and the petition will be granted Lack of business was the cause of the abandonment of the trains.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
L. H. Cecil
Texas Southern Pacific Lines
Waco
Rockdale
Yoakum
Chambers of Commerce
Bedroom Suites Offer At Special Weekly Value
A. J. Bednar advertises ivory walnut or oak bedroom suites including vanity bed chiffonier bench and chair or rocker. This week’s extra special price is 75 dollars with complete spring and mattress set available for 87.75 dollars.
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A. J. Bednar
Heaviest Snow Fall In 31 Years
Our town and countryside awoke Saturday to a white blanket with Eli Henkhaus of Willow Grove Dairy noting snow began about 4 a.m. Business halted, residents enjoyed winter sports as fresh snowfall continued into Saturday night. Sunday morning revealed a dazzling fairy lake scene with clear skies and unusually pleasant January weather.
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Eli Henkhaus
Willow Grove
Dame Nature
Record Auction Ad at 25 Cents Each This Saturday
Oleh offers a large selection of German Bohemian and American records for sale at 25 cents each. One day only on Saturday January 80th. Come early to pick from a big selection.
Stockholders Elect Officers at Shiner Compress and Warehouse
At a recent stockholders meeting V. J. Grunder of Cuero was elected president C. J. Garbade elected vice president Chas Keller of Cuero was named secretary and E. Runk treasurer.
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Shiner Compress and Warehouse Company
V. J. Grunder
Cuero
Pres
C. J. Garbade
V. Pres
Chas. Keller
Sect
E. Runk
Treas
Bales of cotton yield 1925 year end report
O C Henkhaus, public weigh er, reports the year 1925 closed with 2193 bales of cotton received. This was the Dec 31 close and better than expected, as bets earlier in the season suggested as few as 50 bales. 1924 closed out with about 6369 bales.
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O. C. Henkhaus
Egg and bacon market ad from Wendland and Novak
An advertising notice from Wendland and Novak offering top market prices for eggs bacon and lard and inviting ongoing business. The brief promotes frequent customers and states willingness to buy “Bring us Eggs, Bacon, Lard” with prompt payment.
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Wendtland & Novak
Catholic Church Weekly Mass Schedule and Services
The church lists services hosted by Pastor L. P. Netardus with Masses on Monday Tuesday and Thursday at 6 30 a m Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 a m Saturday at 7 a m Holy Communion on Saturday and Sunday at 7 a m Sunday services at 8 30 and 10 a m Holy Hour and Benediction occur weekly.
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L. P. Netardus
Successful Opening Dance At C K B Dramatic Club Opera House
The C K B Dramatic Club opened the Opera House for 1926 with a lively dance and the C K B Orchestra providing music. After a briefly considered lease non renewal in late fall, the group renewed and took over the building for another season, offering a desirable public hall and community entertainment hub.
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C. K. B. Dramatic Club
Palace Theatre Confectionery Bid Notice
Bids will be received until February 1, 1926 to operate the Palace Theatre confectionery. Interested parties may call at Shiner Electric Supply Co. for details. The Management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace ‘Theatre
Shiner Electric Supply Co
Boy Forces Father to Sign Report Card
Raymond Dierkson proposes a prank to his father during a Monday morning announcement by Mr. Leslie about report cards. He asks his father to sign the report card with eyes closed, insisting, Father, can you write your name with your eyes closed. The father agrees and son presses for the signature.
Lavaca County Rural Mail Carriers Meet 1926
Lavaca County Rural Mail Carriers Association met January 19 1926 in the Civil Service Room at the Post Office at 430 PM. Lucian Andrews delivered an excellent oration with talks by Dr T J Hill of Yoakum and W H Turk of Hallettsville. Officers elected for the year include President Joe F Jakubik Yoakum Vice President Henry Rogge Shiner Secretary Treasurer E J Rice Yoakum Delegate Jos E Jabukik Alternate A C Rohre Cuero Next meeting slated for Shiner A banquet followed at Mike's Cafe with attendees from Shiner including Henry Rogge Henry Hirsch Otto Fisseler Thomas Hughs.
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Lavaca
Yoakum
Henry Rogge
Shiner
E. J. Rice
Jos
Henry Hirsch
Otto Fisseler
Thomas Hughs
New Schedule For Waco Yoakum Train Starts Feb 1 1926
The S P announces the Waco and Yoakum train will arrive in Waco from Waco at 10 20 PM and return from Yoakum to Shiner at 4 25 AM arriving in Waco at 10 30 AM Leaving Waco the schedule shows a 4 15 PM departure This will be the last day train run next Sunday and the service changes take effect Monday February 1 1926.
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S. P
Waco & Yoakum
Waco
Yoakum
Shiner
Waco-Yoakum
Boy Scouts Hold First Meeting at Legion Hall
The January thirteenth meeting gathered at Corner Drug Store and traveled to Legion Hall for games and tenderfoot instruction. A second meeting on January twentieth enrolled Henry Richard and included further games and exam study, with next gathering planned for Wednesday at seven o'clock.
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Legion Hall
Corner Drug Store
American Legion
Henry Richard
The
Surprise Bridal Shower for Miss Carolyn Tampke
The local telephone exchange staff held a surprise bridal shower for Miss Carolyn Tampke at Mrs. Fred Marburger’s home on Tuesday night January 19. About 40 guests arrived at seven, hid, and surprised Tampke as she finished office duties at 7 30. Guests viewed gifts then enjoyed cake chocolate and salad refreshments.
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Carolyn Tampke
Fred Marburger
Miss Tampke
Palace Theatre to Open With Sally Feature
The Palace Theatre, the town’s busiest spot, is nearing completion amid rapid Renovations by Jans sen Bros. The floor is raised new seats installed a balcony added and the stage prepared. A Master Glass Bead Screen and two Monograph DeLuxe Projectors are in place with the pipe organ due. Opening is set for Monday and Tuesday February 8 and 9 with Colleen Moore in Sally as the feature.
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Palace Theatre
Janssen Bros
Shiner
Colleen Moore
Sally
Election of Officers of Far mers State Bank
Bank announces officers with Pres Chas Garbade Vice Pres D J Garbade Cashier L Rank Assist Cashier Miss A A Bozka Directors Chas Garbade D J Garbade E J Merrem Theo Rogge Miss A A Bozka head the board with multiple directives for governance and leadership.
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Chas. Garbade
D. J. Garbade
Rank
A. A. Bozka
E. J. Merrem
Theo. Rogge
Civics Class Misses Lea Fehrenkamp’s Quiet Presence
Miss Koester notes Lea Fehrenkamp’s absence and distress as the Civics Class, led by Mr Chovan et al, battles with answering difficult questions while the Bombers are mentioned in connection with the class mood.
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Lea Fehrenkamp
Eight Yoakumites Start Pasteur Treatment After Dog Bite
Eight residents of Yoakum Texas set out for Austin to undergo Pasteur treatment after being bitten by a small dog belonging to O Jaroszeweski on Hochheim Road near Yoakum. The dog was killed Thursday and its head sent to Austin for rabies testing. Immediate reports indicated rabies. among the bitten were Mr and Mrs O Jaroszewski and their daughter Mrs L W Scott, Mr and Mrs William Gaertner, E Brown, L Trafton and a negro.
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Yoakum
Tex
Austin
O. Jaroszeweski
Hochheim Road
O. Jaroszewski
L. W. Scott
William Gaertner
E. Brown
L. Trafton
Election of Officers of First National Bank
Pres. C. B. Welhausen, Vice Press, E. F. Wolters, Cashier, Peck Welhausen. Directors: E. F. Wolters, Wm. Green, Philip Welhausen, C. B. Welhausen, Peck Welhausen.
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First National Bank
C. B. Welhausen
Vice Press
E. F. Wolters
Cashier
Peck Welhausen
Wm. Green
Philip Welhausen
One Day Sale on Chinese Work Baskets at 50c
A. J. Bednar advertises a one day sale offering Chinese work baskets for 50 cents. The offer runs only on Saturday, January 30th. Unspecified location or store details accompany the brief notice.
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A. J. Bednar
Dance at Cornelson Legion Park Shiner Texas Friday
A real dance with real music is planned at Cornelson Dance Legion Park in Shiner Texas on Friday night January 29. Everybody is welcome and admission is one dollar.
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Legion Park
Shiner
Texas
Walter Schmidt Improving After Hospital Stay
Walter Schmidt shows improvement Tuesday at the local hospital where he has been a patient, with doctors reporting steady progress and ongoing care.
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Walter Schmidt
Sincere sympathy to Pagel over sister's death
We extend sympathy to Mr. Frank Pagel on the death of his sister Mrs. J. J. Smith of Hallettsville last Saturday.
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Frank Pagel
J. J. Smith
Hallettsville
Local hospital patients include three Misses after week
Miss Emma Bruns Miss Irma Henkbaus and Miss Mary Picha have been patients in the local hospital the past week.
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Emma Bruns
Irma Henkbaus
Mary Picha
Palace Theatre Named After Local Palace Appeal
A community vote selected Palace as the theatre name for the new venue, reflecting its appeal as a “little palace.” Several individuals and routes submitted names, with Palace leading by majority preference amid a list of contenders including Lillie Vrazel Roxie Buske Mayme Merseburger Elton Zander Route 1 Bacon Berckenhoff Ray Welhausen Mrs Cecil Plageman Beatrice Zappe Hugo Stoeltje Moulton Route 2 Mrs William Zappe R F Chlastak Herms Ditt mar.
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Palace
Lillie Vrazel
Roxie Buske
Mayme Merseburger
Elton Zander
Route 1
Bacon
Berckenhoff
Ray Welhausen
Cecil Plageman
Beatrice Zappe
Hugo Stoeltje
Moulton
William Zappe
R. F. Chlastak
Herms _Dittmar
Wonderful bargains at J C Blohn and Son sale
Save money on spring and summer goods as wonderful bargains remain at J C Blohn and Son sale offering deep discounts on seasonal items.
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J.C. Blohn & Son
Precinct Meeting Called at City Hall by County Chair Appelt
County Chairman Appelt calls a Republican precinct meeting at City Hall Friday at 3 pm inviting all citizens regardless of politics to attend.
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Appelt
Silk and Cotton Dress Crepe and Hats by Wendlandt Novak
Silk and cotton dress crepe in 36 inch width plus woven rayon dress materials offered in assorted patterns and colors. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars. Also spring hats for ladies and children featured. Wendlandt Novak.
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Wendtland & Novak
Funeral attendance for Louise Winkler mourns in town
Distances were recorded as attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Louise Winkler. Among the mourners were Ed Schroeder and Mrs. Schroeder, Albert Meser, Alvin Mares, Mrs. Bertha Mueller and her son Fred of Westhoff, and Emil Swoeltje of Cheapside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Winkler
Messrs, and Mesdamas
J. Schroeder
Albert Meser
Alvin Mares
Bertha Mueller
Fred
Westhoff
Emil Swoeltje
Cheapside
Pay Your Taxes By the 31st to Avoid Penalty
The city warns that the 31st is the limit for tax payments. After that date a ten percent penalty will be added. Citizens are urged to act now to save the penalty. Election year notice from J. M. Canon, City Collector.
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J. M. Canon
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Ladies Aid Society
Twentieth Century Club
Oleh. Records
Stockholders Meeting
Wolters Brothers Co
Catholic Church Directory
Lavaca County
Boy Scouts
Farmers State Bank
Cornelson Dance
Meith
Liberty Today
Huntress
FOX News
Ken Maynard
Tarzan
King of All Horses
Irene Rich
Matt Moore
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